Disgraceful treatment from TUI,

Sea_Shell

One thing is true, you did feel like a valued customer more back in the day.

Now you're just herded through airports and onto planes.

Cheap, cheaper, cheapest has won the day, especially for short haul.

I know it was all factored in the price, but to get a newspaper, sweet and a decent meal included did used to be "part of the holiday", now flights are the "grin and bare it" part of the holiday IMO.



(Still think OP's dad is barking mad though!! Times have moved on and if you don't like it, vote with your feet!!)

bradders1983

Sea_Shell wrote: »

One thing is true, you did feel like a valued customer more back in the day.

Now you're just herded through airports and onto planes.

Cheap, cheaper, cheapest has won the day, especially for short haul.

I know it was all factored in the price, but to get a newspaper, sweet and a decent meal included did used to be "part of the holiday", now flights are the "grin and bare it" part of the holiday IMO.



(Still think OP's dad is barking mad though!! Times have moved on and if you don't like it, vote with your feet!!)

The bit I highlighted puzzled me - what bit of the airport experience other than check in is up to the tour operators? Not the operators fault that security is stringent, or you have to walk through duty free after security, or you have to pay £5 for a pint.

Pollycat

bradders1983 wrote: »

The bit I highlighted puzzled me - what bit of the airport experience other than check in is up to the tour operators? Not the operators fault that security is stringent, or you have to walk through duty free after security, or you have to pay £5 for a pint.

True.

And I'm not sure what era Sea Shell's 'back in the day' is...but maybe travellers 'back in the day' were more valued because there weren't so many of them.

I've been flying on holiday for 35+ years and never considered plane food to be decent.
With or without a newspaper or sweet.

London3344

Small Airports in grecce dont excatly sell much food (Athens airport is probably a fair bit better)- certinaly 100 times less than the range you can get a gatwick.

Pollycat

London3344 wrote: »

Small Airports in grecce dont excatly sell much food (Athens airport is probably a fair bit better)- certinaly 100 times less than the range you can get a gatwick.

We've been to 'small airports in Greece' that have tavernas within walking distance of the terminal.
Failing that, we eat before we get to the airport.

But we don't feel the need to eat every couple of hours so lack of choice at an airport isn't an issue for us.
Is it for you and your Father?

London3344

Or because lots of people like most of this forum put up with bad service it seems?

Murphy_The_Cat

London3344 wrote: »

Or because lots of people like most of this forum put up with bad service it seems?

LilElvis

I get free airport lounge access so eat/ drink there before boarding. Also pick up bottled water/ Pringles and juice from the lounge to take on-board. Haven't had a decent airline meal in at least 15 years.

powerful_Rogue

London3344 wrote: »

Small Airports in grecce dont excatly sell much food (Athens airport is probably a fair bit better)- certinaly 100 times less than the range you can get a gatwick.

Fly Aegean Air. You got a hot meal and drinks included in the fare.


Plus that's rubbish about Athens airport - They have plenty of food places, bars and resturants. Have you actaully ever been there?

Kim_kim

London3344 wrote: »

Small Airports in grecce dont excatly sell much food (Athens airport is probably a fair bit better)- certinaly 100 times less than the range you can get a gatwick.

Local restaurants often sell packed lunches to take to the airport.
But you won’t starve on a European flight.

I do enjoy meals coming around long haul, it breaks the flight up.